She cried out as her hand struck a rock sticking out from the side. Knowing it was probably her only hope of surviving, she grabbed it. Kosho laughed, watching her. Mat pulled himself up. "You…" he said grabbing Kosho. Kosho snickered. "You can't do anything to me." he said. Mandy yelped in surprise as something grabbed her ankle. "Mat help!" she called out as it started to pull. Mat looked quickly. "Yes I can" he said as he threw Kosho into the hole.
Mandy felt Kosho fall past her, but she was paying attention to the fact that she couldn't hold on much longer. Mat held out his hand to her. "Grab on!" he called. The brunette took his hand. Mat tried to pull her up. She kicked the demon off her leg, but she didn't know how long it would be until it attacked again. "Hurry!" she called. Mat pulled her all the way up, seeing the clawed demon hand miss her leg narrowly. "Whew…that was close" Mandy said slowly as she looked up at him.
They sat there, silent, until Mandy spoke again. "Thank you" she said. Mat looked at her, blushing a bit. "No…problem." he replied. Mandy looked up into his eyes, then looked down at the floor. "I'm sorry I caused so much trouble." she said quietly. "No...no. I liked it." he said, picking up her chin. "Don't hide that pretty face of yours" he said. Mandy looked up at him in slight shock, then smiled. "You liked rescuing me?" she asked in disbelief. Mat nodded. "And…I liked being with you." he said. "I like being with you too Mat." she replied blushing.
He blushed too. "I , eh, know this isn't the romantic kinda spot but... would you... uh... " he started, unsure of himself. Mandy looked at him patiently, waiting for him to finish. Mystic, having been unnoticed for awhile now, sat down behind them. "Mat and Mandy sitting in a tree. K I.." He was interrupted by a flying rock hitting him square on the nose. Mandy blushed, putting down the other rocks she had gathered. "Sorry…bout that.." she said glaring at Mystic.
"Would you, uh....um...g-go...." Mat turned bright red, not knowing exactly how to say what he wanted to. Mandy giggled, thinking to herself. She couldn't believe this was happening. "Of course I will." she replied with a smile. Mat's skin tone returned to it's normal color. "Really?" he asked. Mandy nodded. "Why wouldn't I?" she asked. Mat smiled, his hand finding hers.
The brunette looked up into his eyes, then shivered, looking away. "Can we please leave?" she asked. Mat nodded, standing up and following her outside, still holding onto her hand tightly. She looked behind her for a moment, staring at the abandoned warehouse they had almost been killed in. "That really scared me…I hope he doesn't come back…" she said softly. "Let's go before it does comes back" Mat replied.
As they walked away from the warehouse, Mat held onto her, glad they were away and alive. Mystic jumped onto Mandy's shoulder. "You know, you may have saved Mat's life back there Mandy. But you put yourself in danger also." the cat reprimanded. Mandy shifted uneasily. "I know...but…" she started. Mystic shivered. "What if you DIED?! What would happen to ME?!" he cried. Mandy and Mat sweatdropped, exchanging glances. "You'd be ok.." Mat mumbled. Mystic started whimpering loudly. "Myst, calm down!" Mat exclaimed. "Mandy's alive, there's nothing to worry about." he added. Mandy removed her cat from her shoulder, scratching him behind the ears. "Yea Myst, I'm fine" she said using his new nickname.
Mat looked up at the sky and yawned. "Do you know where we are?" Mandy asked. Mat nodded, turning to face her. "A couple of miles from my house." he said. "Oh…" she answered softly. "I don't know where I am.." she added.
A cold wind picked up, picking up the brunette's hair, letting it settle on her shoulders. She flipped a stray strand over her ear, shivering. She looked around, wondering what to do now. Mat smiled, watching her. "Well...I guess I better find out how to get home." Mandy said, sighing. She didn't want to leave Mat yet, but she knew Lita would worry about her, and maybe do something irrational like call the police to find her.
Mat thought for a moment, then said, "You can stay at my place if you want." Mandy looked up and smiled. "Sure! I just gotta call my sister…" she said. Mat smiled "Ok. I've got a phone. Who doesn't?" he said wrapping his arms around her waist. She giggled. She looked down at her slumbering cat, who was resting peacefully in her arms. "Sorry Mystic...I guess you'll miss Lita's cooking tonight huh?" she said. Mat laughed, leading her to towards his house.
As the couple walked up the sidewalk in front of the house, Mandy tripped on something. Mat caught her. "Woah! Not even home yet" he said. Mandy smiled and looked behind her, to see what she'd tripped on. "There's nothing there!" she said with a gasp. Mat followed her gaze in confusion. "Huh?"
Serena Tskuino was walking down the street and she noticed them. She hid behind a tree in Mat's yard and watched her best friend. She knew about Mat, and Mandy's crush on him. One look at the two of them told her that they had finally hooked up. Both of them looked battle worn, but they seemed happy. She didn't realize what was about to happen however…
Mandy looked around cautiously, sailor instincts kicking in. "You don't think…" she began. Someone interrupted her. "You're not so dumb after all." Kosho said watching her. Serena gasped. Mandy backed up, dropping her cat onto the floor accidentally. Mystic woke up immediately. "Huh……… what?…. Oh dear…." he muttered, hiding in the bushes.
Mat looked at Kosho. "You again?! What do you want?!" he demanded. Kosho smiled. "The same thing I kidnapped you for. Her" He said pointing at Mandy. Serena glared, and upon hearing her friend was in danger, she jumped out and tackled Kosho to the floor. Mandy gasped. "Serena!" she yelped in surprise. She ran over to her friend and tried to help her, but Kosho grabbed her hand, yanking her to the floor. "Mandy get out of here!" Serena said pulling Kosho's hand away.
Mat grabbed Mandy's hand and tried to pull her away. "Come on." he said to her. "I can't leave Serena!" Mandy cried. "No! Mandy Go! I'll be fine!" Serena called to her, holding onto Kosho. Mandy looked from Mat to Serena, then shook her head. "No. This ends now." She pulled out her pen and held it in the air. Ribbons of purple light melted into her fuku, leaving her as her sailor counterpart.
"Mandy!!" Serena moaned. Of all times for her stubborn friend not to listen. "Not now, come on." Mat told Mandy. "Go with Mat! Go!" Serena cried. Kosho snickered, then threw Serena off him, letting her land on the concrete sidewalk. "Serena!" Mandy cried running over to her. Mat flinched. "Ok..let's stay now" he said.
Serena slowly got up. Mandy stopped her. "Serena…you can't battle! You're hurt!" she cried. "I don't care! Lemme go!" Serena yelled. She pulled away from Mandy and ran to attack Kosho again, bur he simply threw her into a tree. Serena screamed, then went unconscious. "Serena!!! You leave my friends alone!" Mandy cried running to attack Kosho. She threw a punch at Kosho, hitting him in the stomach. She went to do it again, but Kosho retaliated first, grabbing her arms and pulling them behind her, rendering her helpless.
Mat glared at Kosho and ran at him, trying to tackle him. "Let her go!" he yelled. Kosho flew into the air, narrowly missing Mat. "Nice try." he laughed. He pulled a ruby from his pocket. "Try this gem on for size princess" he laughed, pushing the ruby onto the brunette's chest. She cried out as the ruby drained her energy, then fell limp in Kosho's arms. Her sailor fuku melted into her school uniform once more.
Mystic gasped. "What has he done?!" he asked growling. "What did you do?!" Mat demanded. Kosho grinned. "I only removed her energy. I need it for something." He said. He floated in the air, thinking. "Hmm…I have an idea. I'll kill her now. I always enjoy seeing people suffer." he said, looking at Mat "No! Stop it! Stop it now!" Mat cried. Kosho flew up higher. "By the way, if the crystal brakes, she'll die!" he laughed, dropping her.
Mystic gasped. "Mandy!" Mat caught Mandy before she hit the floor. He looked up to where Kosho disappeared and glared, cursing under his breath. Mystic looked at him. "Nice catch.." he said falling over. He got up and looked at Mat. "Let me see that ruby. It probably won't come off easy." Mystic said. Mat lowered Mandy to the ground gently. Mystic tugged on it, but it didn't budge. "I was right." he sighed. Mat tried to remove it. "No use here.." he sighed. "What do we do?" Mystic asked. Mat shrugged, shaking his head. "I don't know…do you know anyone that could solve this kind of stuff?" he asked. Mystic shook his head. "No, This has never happened before."
He sighed, thinking. "I wonder if this is anything like the fairytale Sleeping Beauty. Maybe Kosho wants her energy to take over." Mystic stated. Mat snapped his fingers. "Good idea!" he said. Mystic blinked. "What? What did I say?" he asked in confusion. "Only the best idea you could think of. Well, here it goes." he said. He kneeled down, closing his eyes and kissed her. A ribbon of light surrounded them, and wrapped around the girl's body. Her clothes melted into a long purple gown. As the gown completed it's transformation, the ruby broke off to be replaced with a silver brooch. The ruby landed on Mystic's head. "ow.." he mumbled, rubbing his forehead.
Mat looked at Mandy curiously. "I don't remember her ever wearing that." Mat remarked. As he said so, the girl's purple sailor symbol flashed on her head. A silver beaded crown formed on her head, and other silver accessories appeared along with it. Mystic blinked. "Mandy is the star princess." he said slowly. Mat blinked. Mandy groaned, opening her eyes. "uh….wha-what happened?" she murmured.
She pulled herself in a sitting position, then realized she'd had a change in wardrobe. "What?! What happened?!" she asked. Mystic smiled. "Your other identity has been found out." he said, looking over her. He now remembered what Eponine had caused him to forget. Mandy was the heir to the throne. And he now vaguely remembered Mandy's fiancé as well.
"Mandy?" Mat asked. Mandy looked up at him. "Yes? Where did he go?" she asked, falling into his arms. Mat hugged her. "He's gone, for now. But what's with the dress after the kiss?" he asked. Mandy shrugged. "I don't know….wait..you kissed me?" she asked, blushing faintly. Mat blushed. "Yea.." he replied quietly. Mandy smiled weakly. Mystic sweatdropped. "Sorry to interrupt this happy reunion (as if you weren't just separated for five minutes…), but we should get Mandy inside before you know who returns!" he said. Mat looked into Mandy's eyes, taking her hand. "Sure…but later Myst…" he said absentmindedly. Mystic shook his head. "No, now! Do you want her to get into more trouble?" he asked.
Mat looked at Mystic and nodded, helping Mandy up and leading her inside. Serena got up and smiled, watching them. "They are a cute couple aren't they.." she asked. She couldn't believe she'd thought Mat was the enemy. He had saved her best friend's life, and made her happier than she'd been in a long while. Mystic nodded, agreeing with the girl. "Good night Serena." he said walking inside. Serena smiled, then detransformed in a flash of light. She looked at the house, then walked down the sidewalk towards home.
Mandy felt Kosho fall past her, but she was paying attention to the fact that she couldn't hold on much longer. Mat held out his hand to her. "Grab on!" he called. The brunette took his hand. Mat tried to pull her up. She kicked the demon off her leg, but she didn't know how long it would be until it attacked again. "Hurry!" she called. Mat pulled her all the way up, seeing the clawed demon hand miss her leg narrowly. "Whew…that was close" Mandy said slowly as she looked up at him.
They sat there, silent, until Mandy spoke again. "Thank you" she said. Mat looked at her, blushing a bit. "No…problem." he replied. Mandy looked up into his eyes, then looked down at the floor. "I'm sorry I caused so much trouble." she said quietly. "No...no. I liked it." he said, picking up her chin. "Don't hide that pretty face of yours" he said. Mandy looked up at him in slight shock, then smiled. "You liked rescuing me?" she asked in disbelief. Mat nodded. "And…I liked being with you." he said. "I like being with you too Mat." she replied blushing.
He blushed too. "I , eh, know this isn't the romantic kinda spot but... would you... uh... " he started, unsure of himself. Mandy looked at him patiently, waiting for him to finish. Mystic, having been unnoticed for awhile now, sat down behind them. "Mat and Mandy sitting in a tree. K I.." He was interrupted by a flying rock hitting him square on the nose. Mandy blushed, putting down the other rocks she had gathered. "Sorry…bout that.." she said glaring at Mystic.
"Would you, uh....um...g-go...." Mat turned bright red, not knowing exactly how to say what he wanted to. Mandy giggled, thinking to herself. She couldn't believe this was happening. "Of course I will." she replied with a smile. Mat's skin tone returned to it's normal color. "Really?" he asked. Mandy nodded. "Why wouldn't I?" she asked. Mat smiled, his hand finding hers.
The brunette looked up into his eyes, then shivered, looking away. "Can we please leave?" she asked. Mat nodded, standing up and following her outside, still holding onto her hand tightly. She looked behind her for a moment, staring at the abandoned warehouse they had almost been killed in. "That really scared me…I hope he doesn't come back…" she said softly. "Let's go before it does comes back" Mat replied.
As they walked away from the warehouse, Mat held onto her, glad they were away and alive. Mystic jumped onto Mandy's shoulder. "You know, you may have saved Mat's life back there Mandy. But you put yourself in danger also." the cat reprimanded. Mandy shifted uneasily. "I know...but…" she started. Mystic shivered. "What if you DIED?! What would happen to ME?!" he cried. Mandy and Mat sweatdropped, exchanging glances. "You'd be ok.." Mat mumbled. Mystic started whimpering loudly. "Myst, calm down!" Mat exclaimed. "Mandy's alive, there's nothing to worry about." he added. Mandy removed her cat from her shoulder, scratching him behind the ears. "Yea Myst, I'm fine" she said using his new nickname.
Mat looked up at the sky and yawned. "Do you know where we are?" Mandy asked. Mat nodded, turning to face her. "A couple of miles from my house." he said. "Oh…" she answered softly. "I don't know where I am.." she added.
A cold wind picked up, picking up the brunette's hair, letting it settle on her shoulders. She flipped a stray strand over her ear, shivering. She looked around, wondering what to do now. Mat smiled, watching her. "Well...I guess I better find out how to get home." Mandy said, sighing. She didn't want to leave Mat yet, but she knew Lita would worry about her, and maybe do something irrational like call the police to find her.
Mat thought for a moment, then said, "You can stay at my place if you want." Mandy looked up and smiled. "Sure! I just gotta call my sister…" she said. Mat smiled "Ok. I've got a phone. Who doesn't?" he said wrapping his arms around her waist. She giggled. She looked down at her slumbering cat, who was resting peacefully in her arms. "Sorry Mystic...I guess you'll miss Lita's cooking tonight huh?" she said. Mat laughed, leading her to towards his house.
As the couple walked up the sidewalk in front of the house, Mandy tripped on something. Mat caught her. "Woah! Not even home yet" he said. Mandy smiled and looked behind her, to see what she'd tripped on. "There's nothing there!" she said with a gasp. Mat followed her gaze in confusion. "Huh?"
Serena Tskuino was walking down the street and she noticed them. She hid behind a tree in Mat's yard and watched her best friend. She knew about Mat, and Mandy's crush on him. One look at the two of them told her that they had finally hooked up. Both of them looked battle worn, but they seemed happy. She didn't realize what was about to happen however…
Mandy looked around cautiously, sailor instincts kicking in. "You don't think…" she began. Someone interrupted her. "You're not so dumb after all." Kosho said watching her. Serena gasped. Mandy backed up, dropping her cat onto the floor accidentally. Mystic woke up immediately. "Huh……… what?…. Oh dear…." he muttered, hiding in the bushes.
Mat looked at Kosho. "You again?! What do you want?!" he demanded. Kosho smiled. "The same thing I kidnapped you for. Her" He said pointing at Mandy. Serena glared, and upon hearing her friend was in danger, she jumped out and tackled Kosho to the floor. Mandy gasped. "Serena!" she yelped in surprise. She ran over to her friend and tried to help her, but Kosho grabbed her hand, yanking her to the floor. "Mandy get out of here!" Serena said pulling Kosho's hand away.
Mat grabbed Mandy's hand and tried to pull her away. "Come on." he said to her. "I can't leave Serena!" Mandy cried. "No! Mandy Go! I'll be fine!" Serena called to her, holding onto Kosho. Mandy looked from Mat to Serena, then shook her head. "No. This ends now." She pulled out her pen and held it in the air. Ribbons of purple light melted into her fuku, leaving her as her sailor counterpart.
"Mandy!!" Serena moaned. Of all times for her stubborn friend not to listen. "Not now, come on." Mat told Mandy. "Go with Mat! Go!" Serena cried. Kosho snickered, then threw Serena off him, letting her land on the concrete sidewalk. "Serena!" Mandy cried running over to her. Mat flinched. "Ok..let's stay now" he said.
Serena slowly got up. Mandy stopped her. "Serena…you can't battle! You're hurt!" she cried. "I don't care! Lemme go!" Serena yelled. She pulled away from Mandy and ran to attack Kosho again, bur he simply threw her into a tree. Serena screamed, then went unconscious. "Serena!!! You leave my friends alone!" Mandy cried running to attack Kosho. She threw a punch at Kosho, hitting him in the stomach. She went to do it again, but Kosho retaliated first, grabbing her arms and pulling them behind her, rendering her helpless.
Mat glared at Kosho and ran at him, trying to tackle him. "Let her go!" he yelled. Kosho flew into the air, narrowly missing Mat. "Nice try." he laughed. He pulled a ruby from his pocket. "Try this gem on for size princess" he laughed, pushing the ruby onto the brunette's chest. She cried out as the ruby drained her energy, then fell limp in Kosho's arms. Her sailor fuku melted into her school uniform once more.
Mystic gasped. "What has he done?!" he asked growling. "What did you do?!" Mat demanded. Kosho grinned. "I only removed her energy. I need it for something." He said. He floated in the air, thinking. "Hmm…I have an idea. I'll kill her now. I always enjoy seeing people suffer." he said, looking at Mat "No! Stop it! Stop it now!" Mat cried. Kosho flew up higher. "By the way, if the crystal brakes, she'll die!" he laughed, dropping her.
Mystic gasped. "Mandy!" Mat caught Mandy before she hit the floor. He looked up to where Kosho disappeared and glared, cursing under his breath. Mystic looked at him. "Nice catch.." he said falling over. He got up and looked at Mat. "Let me see that ruby. It probably won't come off easy." Mystic said. Mat lowered Mandy to the ground gently. Mystic tugged on it, but it didn't budge. "I was right." he sighed. Mat tried to remove it. "No use here.." he sighed. "What do we do?" Mystic asked. Mat shrugged, shaking his head. "I don't know…do you know anyone that could solve this kind of stuff?" he asked. Mystic shook his head. "No, This has never happened before."
He sighed, thinking. "I wonder if this is anything like the fairytale Sleeping Beauty. Maybe Kosho wants her energy to take over." Mystic stated. Mat snapped his fingers. "Good idea!" he said. Mystic blinked. "What? What did I say?" he asked in confusion. "Only the best idea you could think of. Well, here it goes." he said. He kneeled down, closing his eyes and kissed her. A ribbon of light surrounded them, and wrapped around the girl's body. Her clothes melted into a long purple gown. As the gown completed it's transformation, the ruby broke off to be replaced with a silver brooch. The ruby landed on Mystic's head. "ow.." he mumbled, rubbing his forehead.
Mat looked at Mandy curiously. "I don't remember her ever wearing that." Mat remarked. As he said so, the girl's purple sailor symbol flashed on her head. A silver beaded crown formed on her head, and other silver accessories appeared along with it. Mystic blinked. "Mandy is the star princess." he said slowly. Mat blinked. Mandy groaned, opening her eyes. "uh….wha-what happened?" she murmured.
She pulled herself in a sitting position, then realized she'd had a change in wardrobe. "What?! What happened?!" she asked. Mystic smiled. "Your other identity has been found out." he said, looking over her. He now remembered what Eponine had caused him to forget. Mandy was the heir to the throne. And he now vaguely remembered Mandy's fiancé as well.
"Mandy?" Mat asked. Mandy looked up at him. "Yes? Where did he go?" she asked, falling into his arms. Mat hugged her. "He's gone, for now. But what's with the dress after the kiss?" he asked. Mandy shrugged. "I don't know….wait..you kissed me?" she asked, blushing faintly. Mat blushed. "Yea.." he replied quietly. Mandy smiled weakly. Mystic sweatdropped. "Sorry to interrupt this happy reunion (as if you weren't just separated for five minutes…), but we should get Mandy inside before you know who returns!" he said. Mat looked into Mandy's eyes, taking her hand. "Sure…but later Myst…" he said absentmindedly. Mystic shook his head. "No, now! Do you want her to get into more trouble?" he asked.
Mat looked at Mystic and nodded, helping Mandy up and leading her inside. Serena got up and smiled, watching them. "They are a cute couple aren't they.." she asked. She couldn't believe she'd thought Mat was the enemy. He had saved her best friend's life, and made her happier than she'd been in a long while. Mystic nodded, agreeing with the girl. "Good night Serena." he said walking inside. Serena smiled, then detransformed in a flash of light. She looked at the house, then walked down the sidewalk towards home.